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Tips for first-time parents
Posted on: January 6, 2010
- In: baby | Mommys | Pregnancy | Women's Health
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Having a first child can be overwhelming – with the new bundle of joy comes the new lifestyle, new responsibilities, new sleep schedule, etc.
An alarming amount of parents can get overwhelmed, particularly in the first few weeks of bringing the baby home. This could be a lot less of a stressful experience knowing some tips from the experts beforehand.
BornFree, the leading chemical and BPA-free baby product manufacturer has provided some tips below to guide first time parents in ensuring a more pleasant experience for mom, dad, and baby:
1. Get your home in order before the baby arrives: Clean, organize, and find a place to store all baby products, so they can be easily accessible.
2. Find the places that are open all night and who will deliver to your home – keep a running and accessible list of nearby pharmacies, grocery stores, etc. and have these numbers readily available.
3. Keeping your baby safe is the most important. Products that are BPA and chemical free are essential.
4. Try and lock down a sleep schedule ahead of time to adjust to both your needs and your baby needs. Taking turns between parents is a great way to ensure both parties are tending to the baby while taking care of their own health as well and getting as much rest as they possibly can.
5. Read up beforehand and don’t be afraid to ask your pediatrician questions before the baby even arrives in your home such as what to expect for feeding, sleeping and general care of your child.
About Born Free: BornFree™ has developed a range of products baby bottles, cups and accessories that is totally free of the potentially dangerous chemicals Bisphenol-A (BPA), Phthalates and PVC. According to researchers, BPA may cause developmental and neurological problems if it leaches from plastic.
Are you one of the millions of Americans who will resolve to exercise more in the New Year? If so, take advice from the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) and take it slowly. Too much activity too quickly can cause a multitude of foot and ankle problems including stress fractures, ruptured tendons, or plantar fasciitis.
The best way to avoid these foot and ankle injuries is to know your limits and to follow a sensible program when exercising. Preventative measures include:
- Select the proper footwear for the specific type of exercise
- Start out slowly when beginning an exercise program following a layoff period
- Walk and stretch to warm up gradually before running or walking
- Focus on stretching and strengthening the muscles in the calf
- Increase running or walking distance and speed gradually, in increments no greater than 10% per week
- Avoid unaccustomed strenuous sprinting
- Take the time to cool down properly after exercise
Keith L. Wapner, MD, clinical professor of orthopaedic surgery at Pennsylvania Hospital and President-Elect of the AOFAS, sees many patients with overuse injuries and he offers the following advice, “Plantar fasciitis, tendonitis and stress fractures are the most common overuse injuries. These can be avoided by remembering to include a stretching protocol prior to your workout and following the “rule of tens” by not increasing your exercise amount by more than ten percent per week.”
By adhering to these simple measures you may avoid painful overuse ankle injuries and achieve success with your New Year’s resolution. For more information on overuse injuries as well as resources on foot and ankle care go to the AOFAS website http://www.aofas.org. The site also features a surgeon referral service that makes it easy for patients to find a local orthopaedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle care.
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Moms, are your backyard pools safe for your children this summer? Last week, five year-old Miguel Marin nearly drowned after his arm was sucked into a pool drain in his family’s backyard hot tub.
Two police officers at the scene were unable to pull Miguel from the drain. It was only until his older brother turned off the drain that the officers were able to free Miguel and revive the unconscious child. Without the proper protection, pools and spas throughout the U.S. can be death traps for swimmers of all ages.
Learn more about this story and how to keep your children safe while swimming this summer by visiting: www.MakeMyPoolSafe.org
Teen driving tips for parents
Posted on: June 11, 2009
- In: kids | Mommys | teen | Women's Health
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With summer revving its engine, classes ending and summer jobs starting, it’s a great time of year for teenagers.
However, between driving to work, taking road trips and joyriding without care, teens are on the road a lot more in the summer months. It is no surprise, then, that data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows an annual spike in traffic accidents, injuries and deaths among young people in the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
As teens start cruising around this summer, it is important for parents to remind them how to stay safe behind the wheel. Below are a few quick tips for parents of teen drivers from ThinkBeforeYouDrive.org:
- Create a driving contract for your teen, and be prepared to stick to it. A driving contract is a great way to let teens know that driving is both a privilege and a serious responsibility. It also establishes clear expectations about driving for your teen: always wear a seat belt, never get into a vehicle with someone who’s been drinking, etc. A customizable contract template is available at http://www.thinkbeforeyoudrive.org.
- Choose an ICE contact. All drivers should designate an emergency contact in the address book of their cell phones under the name “ICE” — In Case of Emergency. Emergency workers in many towns check for an ICE contact in cell phones.
- Set a good example. Practice what you preach. When parents run red and yellow lights, speed down the highway at 75 miles per hour, weave in and out of traffic, ride the bumper of the car in front of them and exhibit signs of road rage, they are telling teens that rules don’t count — and this can be fatal. Be a role model for your teen.
For more parent tips, visit http://www.thinkbeforeyoudrive.org/tips/parents.htm.
Is your child’s cell phone safe?
Posted on: May 31, 2009
- In: kids | Women's News
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You’ve taken steps towards Internet safety on your home computer, but do you know what websites your child is visiting on his/her cell phone? Now that smart phones allow users access to the web, a new danger is available at the fingertips of your child.
Luckily if your child has an iPhone or another Apple device a new application has been created that allows you to block inappropriate pages from their web surfing. The application is called Safe Eyes Mobile and is available for $19.99 at www.safeeyes.com/iphone.
Put your mind at ease and download the application.
Is your house protected?
Posted on: March 26, 2009
- In: home
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With the economy in trouble, it seems that security is among one of home owners’ major concerns.
According to Larson Brewer, the owner of Phoenix-based Suncoast Security, the company’s alarm installations grew from 15 per week in 2008 to 25 per week in 2009. Suncoast is adding as many as 17 jobs to its staff and has plans to expand to Colorado and Washington to meet the rising demand for security.
“New business is coming from residents and business owners concerned that they will see an increase in break-ins because of the down economy,” explained Brewer. “Crime is not going down. In fact, it’s gone up and we expect it to continue to rise.”
What do industry analysts say?
“Security alarm systems are considered a discretionary purchase, therefore revenue is expected to decline 2.3 percent in 2009,” explained George Van Horn, senior analyst with industry research firm IBISWorld. “Last year, about 65 percent of alarm systems were purchased from businesses, 20 percent from government centers and 15 percent residential. An increase in demand may be a reflection of recent budget cuts in local police forces.”
Is your home protected Marvelous Girls? If you don’t have an alarm system in your house, you should really think about getting one. Better safe than sorry when it involves you and your family.
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